Emerging Technology Trends

The Sovereignty Paradox: Why SMEs Must Rethink Who Controls Their Technology

Your business runs on technology you didn't build, governed by laws you didn't choose, owned by companies whose priorities aren't yours. Digital sovereignty has moved from policy debate to boardroom risk — and most SMEs haven't noticed yet. Here's what's changed, what's at stake, and where to start.

France Sparks Europe’s Tech Resilience Pivot

France is turning “digital sovereignty” into something measurable: map dependencies, score resilience, and use procurement to shift the market. In a more fragmented geopolitical climate, expect other European states to follow—because heavy reliance on a few foreign platforms is a strategic continuity risk.

Embracing Zero Trust: A Strategic Cybersecurity Consideration for Modern Businesses

Traditional perimeter security is inadequate for modern businesses. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) offers dynamic, risk-based access, limiting insider threats and lateral movement. Despite implementation challenges , ZTA is a strategic imperative for secure digital environments, supported by NCCOE solutions.

How Domain Blocking Can Transform Your Brand Protection Strategy

Discover how domain blocking proactively prevents cyber threats, simplifies domain management, and significantly reduces costs. Learn about GlobalBlock's comprehensive service and innovative features designed to protect your brand effectively.

AI in Cybersecurity: A Powerful Ally, But Not a Silver Bullet

AI has revolutionized cybersecurity, offering powerful tools for threat detection and response. However, AI also faces challenges such as adversarial attacks and a lack of contextual understanding. As AI evolves, it is crucial to maintain a human-centric approach, combining AI's strengths with the expertise of human analysts.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Cybersecurity Risks in the UK and Europe

With the surging popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in UK and Europe, the cybersecurity of charging stations becomes a critical issue. This is due to the heightened risk of compromised stations being exploited by cybercriminals, potentially leading to large-scale security breaches.

Smart Contracts – A Primer

A general primer on smart contracts and some of their potential issues.

Palantir Access To UK National Health Data

Contract between UK NHS and data mining firm Palantir now at centre of lawsuit filed by UK political website.

Artificial Intelligence and the Attack/Defense Balance

A March 2018 paper from Bruce Schneier outlining the potential benefits of Artificial Intelligence on the cybersecurity arena.

Encrypting Data At Rest Or In The Cloud: Is It Value Adding?

Providing a non conventional view around the benefits of encrypting data at rest. Based on my personal experience of dabbling with implementations of encryption solutions for data at rest for a number of organisations in both the commercial and government sectors.